Chronic fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a chronic condition with a wide range of symptoms.
> It is most common in women in their 40s and 50s.
> The severity of symptoms can vary from day to day, or even within a day.
> The symptoms of ME/CFS are similar to those of some other illnesses, so it's important to see a GP to get a correct diagnosis.
Symptoms
feeling extremely tired all the time, even after sleeping.
taking a long time to recover after physical activity
problems sleeping, memory and concentration
muscle or joint pain
headaches or sore throat
feeling dizzy/sick or flu-like symptoms
fast or irregular heartbeats
Causes include:
viral infections (eg. glandular fever) and bacterial infections (eg. pneumonia)
problems with the immune system
hormone imbalance
genes
problems converting food into energy
A naturopathic nutritionist may consider:
1/ magnesium deficiency
2/ toxic overload
3/ stress response
4/ food allergy/sensitivity
5/ digestion
6/ hormone imbalances
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